Let's party!

Yesterday was a very busy day as we prepared and had Nikki's friend birthday party for her 5th birthday. She decided that she wanted a Tinker Bell party and so they all made their own fairy wings to begin with. Then we went into the family room and played a dancing statue game where they had lots of fun. After that they did a little treasure hunt to find their goodie sacks. All that dancing and running around got them hungry so we did the cake and ice cream and then opening of the presents. I think everyone had a great time and boy was I thankful for my sister Tamara and my neice Aubrey being there to help me. I couldn't have done it without them. I told Nikki she was getting a big party this year because she is turning 5 and starting school and that she shouldn't expect a big party next year. It's a lot of work, but it was fun!

For once I actually blew up all 25 balloons in the package and this is how I was able to do it. No actual blowing for me, haha! Although the vacuum saved my lungs, it didn't save my fingers from having to tie all of them....ouch, my poor fingers!

I love my vacuum! I wish I would've remembered it when I had to pump up my big exercise ball earlier this week.

Nikki and her special cup. She wanted to look like Tinker Bell for her party.

Tamara baked and frosted the cupcakes for me. She is a life saver! Thank you so much Tammy!

Here they are dancing and having a blast. Garrett was the only boy and only because he lives here. Jack doesn't count yet until he's born :)

Here I am putting 4 little candles and one big one in the middle of her cupcake. The big candle was a musical one that played the "Happy Birthday" song.

Tamara helping one of the girls with her wings since she arrived a little late.

Here's everyone coloring their fairy wings. We even let Garrett color on one but didn't finish making it. I don't think Curtis would be too happy to have his little boy running around with fairy wings on, hehe.

Everyone with their wings, their punching balls, & sunglasses. The ball and glasses were from their goodie bags.

Aren't they pretty?

Nikki wearing her new crown, earrings, & wings. Happy Birthday! (If you couldn't tell, I used the wings she got for Christmas to trace and make these wings)

And we're not finished with parties yet. Her actual birthday is tomorrow and we'll be celebrating with lots of family but it will be much simpler than last night's party. Then on Tuesday we're having our preschool birthday party here at our house, where we'll be celebrating all the kids' birthdays...whew! Maybe all this partying will put me into labor. I'll be considered full term on Tuesday and can come any time after that.